Novel Insight into Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries with Promising Selenium Sulfide@Carbon Nanofibers Cathode.

Due to the unique electronic structure of aluminum ions (Al ) with strong Coulombic interaction and complex bonding situation (simultaneously covalent/ionic bonds), traditional electrodes, mismatching with the bonding orbital of Al , usually exhibit slow kinetic process with inferior rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) performance. Herein, to break the confinement of the interaction mismatch between Al and the electrode, a previously unexplored Se S -based cathode with sufficient valence electronic energy overlap with Al and easily accessible structure is potentially developed. Through this new strategy, Se S encapsulated in multichannel carbon nanofibers with free-standing structure exhibits a high capacity of 606 mAh g at 50 mA g , high rate-capacity (211 mAh g at 2.

Association of intestinal microbiota markers and dietary pattern in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: The Henan rural cohort study.

Studies on intestinal microbiota in Chinese type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients are scarce and correlation studies with dietary intake are lacking. The case-control study included 150 participants (74 T2DM patients and 76 controls) and microbiome analysis was performed using 16S rDNA sequencing. Principal component analysis was used to determine dietary patterns and correlation analysis was used to evaluate the associations between microbiota diversity, T2DM indicators and dietary variables.

Improving effect of disaccharides and maltodextrin on preparation of egg yolk powder by microwave-assisted freeze-drying: Functional properties, structural properties, and retention rate of active IgY.

The preparation of egg yolk powder (EYP) with excellent solubility and high retention of active IgY is of great significance for increasing the added value and promoting the application of EYP. A new method of preparing EYP by microwave-assisted freeze-drying (MFD) was researched. Confocal laser scanning microscopy results demonstrated that the supplementation of excipients (sucrose, trehalose, and maltodextrin) could inhibit lipoproteins aggregation in egg yolk induced by freezing.

Colorimetric active carboxymethyl chitosan/oxidized sodium alginate-Oxalis triangularis ssp. papilionacea anthocyanins film@gelatin/zein-linalool membrane for milk freshness monitoring and preservation.

Colorimetric active double-layer composites of film@membrane were developed via direct electrospinning functional nanofibers on colorimetric film. In the structure, oxidized sodium alginate cross-linked carboxymethyl chitosan (CO) was used as colorimetric film matrix to incorporate the anthocyanins extract from Oxalis triangularis ssp. papilionacea (OTA); while the blend of gelatin/zein (GZ) was used as fibrous matrix for linalool (L) encapsulation.

Comparison of nitrogen removal performance and mechanism from low-polluted wastewater by constructed wetlands with two oxygen supply strategies: Tidal flow and intermittent aeration.

Due to dissolved oxygen (DO) limited nitrogen removal efficiency in constructed wetlands (CWs), two representative oxygen-suppling CWs, i.e., tidal flow constructed wetlands (TFCWs) and intermittently aerated constructed wetlands (IACWs) were proposed to compare the effect of oxygen supply strategies on the nitrogen removal performance and mechanism.

Functional disparity of four pheromone-binding proteins from the plum fruit moth Grapholita funebrana Treitscheke in detection of sex pheromone components.

Grapholita funebrana, also known as the plum fruit moth, is an oligophagous pest species that causes enormous economic losses of the fruits of Rosaceae. An eco-friendly method for the control of G. funebrana besides chemical control has not yet been developed.

Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles in the fruiting body of enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) under Pb induction.

Fungi can produce many compounds, such as proteins, enzymes, amino acids, and polysaccharides, which are internalised and enriched for metals, and are widely used as reducing and stabilising agents for the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). Almost all fungal sources used in the synthesis of the Au NPs are in the form of cell filtrates or mycelial suspensions. However, the culture of cell-free fungal filtrate and mycelium is not comparable to the propagation of fungal substrates in input and operation.

The Ir-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation of α-Halogenated Ketones Utilizing Cinchona-Alkaloid-Derived NNP Ligand to Produce ()- and ()-Halohydrins.

The asymmetric hydrogenation of α-halogenated ketones with iridium catalyst was developed, utilizing easily accessed cinchona-alkaloid-based NNP ligands. Various α-chloroacetophenones, heterocyclic thienyl and furanyl substrates, and even bromoketones were completely converted to the desired chiral halohydrins by this protocol. Both ()- and ()-chiral halohydrins can be prepared by changing the configurations of the chiral ligand NNP with up to 99.

An enzyme-activatable dual-readout probe for sensitive β-galactosidase sensing and analysis.

Rapid and accurate sensing of β-galactosidase (β-gal) activity is particularly critical for the early detection of many diseases and has become a topic of interest in recent years. However, most traditional probes for β-gal sensing often suffer from the disadvantages of narrow dynamic range, low reaction efficiency and are only employed with either colorimetric or fluorescence sensing. Furthermore, β-galactosidase sensing based assay for efficient detection and antibiotic resistance analysis of () is not available.

Diagnosis of Mycobacterium marinum infection based on photochromogenicity: a case report.

A 35-year-old immunocompetent woman from southern China went to the hand surgery clinic with a six-month history of progressive swelling in her right index finger. She had been pinched by a lobster and had received several treatments without any improvement. Pus specimens were taken from the swollen parts of her finger, and the pathology showed granulomatous inflammation.

Neuromorphic-computing-based adaptive learning using ion dynamics in flexible energy storage devices.

High-accuracy neuromorphic devices with adaptive weight adjustment are crucial for high-performance computing. However, limited studies have been conducted on achieving selective and linear synaptic weight updates without changing electrical pulses. Herein, we propose high-accuracy and self-adaptive artificial synapses based on tunable and flexible MXene energy storage devices.

SARS-CoV-2 RNA Wastewater Settled Solids Surveillance Frequency and Impact on Predicted COVID-19 Incidence Using a Distributed Lag Model.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA concentrations in wastewater settled solids correlate well with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence rates (IRs). Here, we develop distributed lag models to estimate IRs using concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from wastewater solids and investigate the impact of sampling frequency on model performance. SARS-CoV-2 N gene and pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) RNA concentrations were measured daily at four wastewater treatment plants in California.

Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer/gelatin/cellulose acetate bionic trilayer fibrous membrane for moisture-adjusting.

An intelligent bionic trilayer fibrous membrane is developed via electrospinning for the moisture-adjusting of a storage space. The trilayer is composed of a hydrophobic inner layer of cellulose acetate (CA), a super hygroscopic intermediate layer of gelatin (GA) and a hydrophilic outer layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). The hierarchical pore networks of EVOH/GA/CA (∼2.

Telomere length and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A Mendelian randomization study.

Background: The causal direction and magnitude of the associations between telomere length (TL) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain uncertain due to susceptibility of reverse causation and confounding. This study aimed to investigate the associations between TL and CVDs using Mendelian randomization (MR).

Materials And Methods: In this two-sample MR study, we identified 154 independent TL-associated genetic variants from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) consisting of 472,174 individuals (aged 40-69) in the UK Biobank.

Development and external validation of a simple nomogram for predicting apnea in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis.

Background: Apnea is one of the most life-threatening complications of bronchiolitis in children. This study aimed to determine early predictors of apnea in children hospitalized with bronchiolitis and develop a simple nomogram to identify patients at risk of apnea.

Methods: This retrospective, observational study included children hospitalized with bronchiolitis in two hospitals in China.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist protects ovarian function in young patients with ovarian malignancy undergoing platinum-based chemotherapy: A prospective study.

Purpose: We aimed to ascertain the effectiveness of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist co-therapy for the preservation of ovarian function in patients with ovarian malignancy who underwent unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and platinum-based chemotherapy.

Methods: We enrolled 158 patients with ovarian malignancy who underwent fertility preservation surgery and postoperative platinum-based chemotherapy between January 2018 and December 2020. Patients were divided into two groups based on the use of GnRH agonist (GnRHa) during chemotherapy.

Association between Dietary Protein Intake and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chinese Rural Elderly Population: A Matched Case-Control Study.

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between dietary protein intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among a Chinese rural elderly population. We used the demographic and dietary information of adults over age 65 in the Henan Rural Cohort Study to identify and pair 950 T2DM patients with healthy controls in a 1 : 1 matched case-control study. Dietary data was collected through a Food Frequency Questionnaire.

Molecular Tools and Their Applications in Developing Salt-Tolerant Soybean ( L.) Cultivars.

Abiotic stresses are one of the significant threats to soybean ( L.) growth and yields worldwide. Soybean has a crucial role in the global food supply chain and food security and contributes the main protein share compared to other crops.

In vivo and in vitro binding of [ I]I-R-(+)-TISCH: A dopamine D receptor ligand for studying pancreatic β-cell mass.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and insulinoma are mainly affected by the status of pancreatic β-cell mass (BCM). Development of imaging agents for BCM allows to study pancreatic β cells and the relationship between β cells and DM or insulinoma. In this study, we investigated the density of dopamine D receptor on the β cells and measured BCM by statistical image processing.

Shwachman Diamond Syndrome with Arrhythmia as the First Manifestation a Case Report and Literature Review.

Objective: Analyze the different clinical manifestations and genetic characteristics of Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS).

Methods: The clinical data of a case of neonatal onset Shwachman diamond syndrome with arrhythmia as the first manifestation were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed to summarize the clinical manifestations, genetic characteristics and treatment of Shwachman diamond syndrome.

Results: The patient, female, age 1 month 24 days, with ventricular arrhythmia as the first manifestation, accompanied by growth retardation, liver damage, and persistent decrease in peripheral blood neutrophil count (< 1.

Criteria for differentiating left bundle branch pacing and left ventricular septal pacing: A systematic review.

Background: As a novel physiological pacing technique, left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) can preserve the left ventricular (LV) electrical and mechanical synchronization by directly capturing left bundle branch (LBB). Approximately 60-90% of LBBP were confirmed to have captured LBB during implantation, implying that up to one-third of LBBP is actually left ventricular septal pacing (LVSP). LBB capture is critical for distinguishing LBBP from LVSP.

USP36 promotes tumorigenesis and drug sensitivity of glioblastoma by deubiquitinating and stabilizing ALKBH5.

Background: ALKBH5 is aberrantly activated and exerts critical roles in facilitating the development of glioblastoma. However, the underlying activation mechanism by which ALKBH5 protein is increased in glioblastoma is not completely understood. Our study aimed to elucidate the signaling pathways involved in mediating ALKBH5 protein stability.

Identification and mechanism prediction of mulberroside A metabolites and of rats using an integrated strategy of UHPLC-Q-Exactive Plus Orbitrap MS and network pharmacology.

Mulberroside A is a polyhydroxylated stilbene active component of L. Studies have shown that it has antitussive, antiasthmatic, tyrosinase and antioxidation activities. However, little is known about the metabolism of it and .

Case Report: Successful engraftment of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells using CAR-T cell therapy as the conditioning regimen in R/R Ph B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Background: Consolidative allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells (allo-HSCs) after chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T) therapy is an emerging modality in hematologic malignancies. Knowledge about the success of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) after CAR-T therapy without a conditioning regimen is limited.

Case Presentation: We report a patient with relapsed/refractory (R/R) Ph B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who underwent anti-CD19 CAR-T immunotherapy.

Dual sensing signal decoupling based on tellurium anisotropy for VR interaction and neuro-reflex system application.

Anisotropy control of the electronic structure in inorganic semiconductors is an important step in developing devices endowed with multi-function. Here, we demonstrate that the intrinsic anisotropy of tellurium nanowires can be used to modulate the electronic structure and piezoelectric polarization and decouple pressure and temperature difference signals, and realize VR interaction and neuro-reflex applications. The architecture design of the device combined with self-locking effect can eliminate dependence on displacement, enabling a single device to determine the hardness and thermal conductivity of materials through a simple touch.